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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 44.94 and 20.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 44.94 and 20.31 is: 28.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 44.94 = 20.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/44.94 = 20.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 44.94 × 20.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.73/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.02

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