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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.35, 44.67 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.35, 44.67 and 20.70 is: 28.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.35 : 44.67 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.35/44.67 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.35x = 44.67 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.35x = 924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.67/32.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.58

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