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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.69, 46.47 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.69, 46.47 and 20.74 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.69 : 46.47 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.69/46.47 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.69x = 46.47 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.69x = 963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.79/33.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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