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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.06, 45.63 and 20.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.06, 45.63 and 20.77 is: 28.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.06 : 45.63 = 20.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.06/45.63 = 20.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.06x = 45.63 × 20.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.06x = 947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.93/33.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.68

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