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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.75, 45.17 and 20.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.75, 45.17 and 20.47 is: 28.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.75 : 45.17 = 20.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.75/45.17 = 20.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.75x = 45.17 × 20.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.75x = 924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.69/32.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.23

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