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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.65, 45.06 and 20.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.65, 45.06 and 20.21 is: 27.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.65 : 45.06 = 20.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.65/45.06 = 20.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.65x = 45.06 × 20.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.65x = 910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.56/32.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.89

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