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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.44, 48.72 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.44, 48.72 and 20.50 is: 30.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.44 : 48.72 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.44/48.72 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.44x = 48.72 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.44x = 998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.76/32.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.79

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