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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.97, 49.36 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.97, 49.36 and 20.95 is: 31.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.97 : 49.36 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.97/49.36 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.97x = 49.36 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.97x = 1,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034.09/32.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.36

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