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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.97, 46.86 and 20.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.97, 46.86 and 20.85 is: 28.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.97 : 46.86 = 20.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.97/46.86 = 20.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.97x = 46.86 × 20.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.97x = 977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.03/33.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.76

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