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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.32, 48.36 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.32, 48.36 and 20.24 is: 30.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.32 : 48.36 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.32/48.36 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.32x = 48.36 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.32x = 978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.81/32.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.28

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