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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.19, 49.77 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.19, 49.77 and 19.48 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.19 : 49.77 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.19/49.77 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.19x = 49.77 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.19x = 969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.58/33.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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