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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.71, 45.12 and 20.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.71, 45.12 and 20.41 is: 28.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.71 : 45.12 = 20.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.71/45.12 = 20.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.71x = 45.12 × 20.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.71x = 920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.90/32.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.15

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