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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 44.56 and 20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 44.56 and 20 is: 27.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 44.56 = 20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/44.56 = 20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 44.56 × 20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.20/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.61

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