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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.19, 49.80 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.19, 49.80 and 19.67 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.19 : 49.80 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.19/49.80 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.19x = 49.80 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.19x = 979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.57/33.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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