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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.88, 45.37 and 20.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.88, 45.37 and 20.62 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.88 : 45.37 = 20.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.88/45.37 = 20.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.88x = 45.37 × 20.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.88x = 935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.45/32.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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