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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.35, 44.65 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.35, 44.65 and 20.08 is: 27.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.35 : 44.65 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.35/44.65 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.35x = 44.65 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.35x = 896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.57/32.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.71

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