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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.07, 45.64 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.07, 45.64 and 20.13 is: 27.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.07 : 45.64 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.07/45.64 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.07x = 45.64 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.07x = 918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.51/33.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.78

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