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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.48, 46.19 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.48, 46.19 and 20.54 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.48 : 46.19 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.48/46.19 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.48x = 46.19 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.48x = 948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.91/33.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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