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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.90, 46.78 and 20.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.90, 46.78 and 20.09 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.90 : 46.78 = 20.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.90/46.78 = 20.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.90x = 46.78 × 20.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.90x = 939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.48/33.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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