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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 48.51 and 20.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 48.51 and 20.28 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 48.51 = 20.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/48.51 = 20.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 48.51 × 20.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.78/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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