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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.98, 45.49 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.98, 45.49 and 20.04 is: 27.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.98 : 45.49 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.98/45.49 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.98x = 45.49 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.98x = 911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.62/32.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.64

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