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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.16, 45.73 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.16, 45.73 and 19.34 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.16 : 45.73 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.16/45.73 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.16x = 45.73 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.16x = 884.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.39/33.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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