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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.13, 49.68 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.13, 49.68 and 19.63 is: 29.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.13 : 49.68 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.13/49.68 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.13x = 49.68 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.13x = 975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.22/33.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.44

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