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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.14, 49.68 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.14, 49.68 and 18.69 is: 28.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.14 : 49.68 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.14/49.68 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.14x = 49.68 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.14x = 928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.52/33.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.02

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