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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.38, 46.06 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.38, 46.06 and 20.45 is: 28.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.38 : 46.06 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.38/46.06 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.38x = 46.06 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.38x = 941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.65/33.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.21

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