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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.18, 49.79 and 18.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.18, 49.79 and 18.77 is: 28.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.18 : 49.79 = 18.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.18/49.79 = 18.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.18x = 49.79 × 18.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.18x = 934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.22/33.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.16

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