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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.99, 46.91 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.99, 46.91 and 20.88 is: 28.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.99 : 46.91 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.99/46.91 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.99x = 46.91 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.99x = 979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.48/33.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.82

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