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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.18, 45.80 and 20.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.18, 45.80 and 20.26 is: 27.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.18 : 45.80 = 20.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.18/45.80 = 20.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.18x = 45.80 × 20.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.18x = 927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.91/33.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.97

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