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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.78, 46.60 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.78, 46.60 and 20.67 is: 28.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.78 : 46.60 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.78/46.60 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.78x = 46.60 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.78x = 963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.04/33.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.51

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