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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.87, 46.75 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.87, 46.75 and 20.06 is: 27.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.87 : 46.75 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.87/46.75 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.87x = 46.75 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.87x = 937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.81/33.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.69

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