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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.15, 49.67 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.15, 49.67 and 19.64 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.15 : 49.67 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.15/49.67 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.15x = 49.67 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.15x = 975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.17/33.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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