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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 49.04 and 20.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 49.04 and 20.49 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 49.04 = 20.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/49.04 = 20.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 49.04 × 20.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 1,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004.83/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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