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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.30, 44.55 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.30, 44.55 and 20.03 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.30 : 44.55 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.30/44.55 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.30x = 44.55 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.30x = 892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.11/32.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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