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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.95, 45.46 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.95, 45.46 and 20.01 is: 27.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.95 : 45.46 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.95/45.46 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.95x = 45.46 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.95x = 909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.65/32.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.61

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