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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.22, 49.84 and 19.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.22, 49.84 and 19.70 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.22 : 49.84 = 19.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.22/49.84 = 19.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.22x = 49.84 × 19.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.22x = 981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.92/33.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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