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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.91, 46.80 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.91, 46.80 and 20.98 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.91 : 46.80 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.91/46.80 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.91x = 46.80 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.91x = 981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.86/33.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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