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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.12, 45.70 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.12, 45.70 and 19.31 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.12 : 45.70 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.12/45.70 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.12x = 45.70 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.12x = 882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.40/33.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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