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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.31, 44.58 and 20.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.31, 44.58 and 20.65 is: 28.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.31 : 44.58 = 20.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.31/44.58 = 20.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.31x = 44.58 × 20.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.31x = 920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.58/32.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.49

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