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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 44.52 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 44.52 and 19.98 is: 27.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 44.52 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/44.52 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 44.52 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.51/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.56

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