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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.70, 46.50 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.70, 46.50 and 20.58 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.70 : 46.50 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.70/46.50 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.70x = 46.50 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.70x = 956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.97/33.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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