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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 45.02 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 45.02 and 20.98 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 45.02 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/45.02 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 45.02 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.52/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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