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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.04, 45.60 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.04, 45.60 and 19.04 is: 26.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.04 : 45.60 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.04/45.60 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.04x = 45.60 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.04x = 868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.18/33.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.27

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