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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.06, 45.60 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.06, 45.60 and 20.61 is: 28.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.06 : 45.60 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.06/45.60 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.06x = 45.60 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.06x = 939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.82/33.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.43

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