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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.39, 44.67 and 20.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.39, 44.67 and 20.11 is: 27.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.39 : 44.67 = 20.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.39/44.67 = 20.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.39x = 44.67 × 20.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.39x = 898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.20/32.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.73

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