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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.17, 45.77 and 20.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.17, 45.77 and 20.89 is: 28.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.17 : 45.77 = 20.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.17/45.77 = 20.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.17x = 45.77 × 20.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.17x = 956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.14/33.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.83

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