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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.10, 49.59 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.10, 49.59 and 18.65 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.10 : 49.59 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.10/49.59 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.10x = 49.59 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.10x = 924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.98/33.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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