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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.84, 45.31 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.84, 45.31 and 20.56 is: 28.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.84 : 45.31 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.84/45.31 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.84x = 45.31 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.84x = 931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.57/32.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.37

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