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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.12, 49.67 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.12, 49.67 and 19.58 is: 29.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.12 : 49.67 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.12/49.67 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.12x = 49.67 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.12x = 972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.54/33.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.36

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