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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.19, 45.80 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.19, 45.80 and 18.63 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.19 : 45.80 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.19/45.80 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.19x = 45.80 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.19x = 853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.36/33.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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