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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.53, 46.28 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.53, 46.28 and 20.59 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.53 : 46.28 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.53/46.28 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.53x = 46.28 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.53x = 952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.91/33.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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