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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.84, 46.64 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.84, 46.64 and 20.88 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.84 : 46.64 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.84/46.64 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.84x = 46.64 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.84x = 973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.84/33.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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