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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.64, 48.88 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.64, 48.88 and 20.59 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.64 : 48.88 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.64/48.88 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.64x = 48.88 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.64x = 1,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006.44/32.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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