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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.42, 44.75 and 20.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.42, 44.75 and 20.77 is: 28.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.42 : 44.75 = 20.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.42/44.75 = 20.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.42x = 44.75 × 20.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.42x = 929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.46/32.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.67

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