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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.05, 45.60 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.05, 45.60 and 18.49 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.05 : 45.60 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.05/45.60 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.05x = 45.60 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.05x = 843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.33/33.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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