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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.57, 44.96 and 20.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.57, 44.96 and 20.29 is: 28.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.57 : 44.96 = 20.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.57/44.96 = 20.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.57x = 44.96 × 20.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.57x = 912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.24/32.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.01

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