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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.19, 49.76 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.19, 49.76 and 13.92 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.19 : 49.76 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.19/49.76 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.19x = 49.76 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.19x = 692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.59/33.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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