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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.99, 46.88 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.99, 46.88 and 20.86 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.99 : 46.88 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.99/46.88 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.99x = 46.88 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.99x = 977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.81/33.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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