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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.19, 45.78 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.19, 45.78 and 21.53 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.19 : 45.78 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.19/45.78 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.19x = 45.78 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.19x = 985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.84/33.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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