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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.50, 46.23 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.50, 46.23 and 20.57 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.50 : 46.23 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.50/46.23 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.50x = 46.23 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.50x = 950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.95/33.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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