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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.19, 49.84 and 19.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.19, 49.84 and 19.73 is: 29.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.19 : 49.84 = 19.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.19/49.84 = 19.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.19x = 49.84 × 19.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.19x = 983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.34/33.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.63

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