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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.24, 45.89 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.24, 45.89 and 20.97 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.24 : 45.89 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.24/45.89 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.24x = 45.89 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.24x = 962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.21/33.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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