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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.10, 45.69 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.10, 45.69 and 19.29 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.10 : 45.69 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.10/45.69 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.10x = 45.69 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.10x = 881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.15/33.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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