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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.19, 45.78 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.19, 45.78 and 19.37 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.19 : 45.78 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.19/45.78 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.19x = 45.78 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.19x = 886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.53/33.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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