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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.64, 46.41 and 20.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.64, 46.41 and 20.71 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.64 : 46.41 = 20.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.64/46.41 = 20.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.64x = 46.41 × 20.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.64x = 961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.15/33.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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