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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 45.08 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 45.08 and 20.39 is: 28.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 45.08 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/45.08 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 45.08 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.18/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.13

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