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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.23, 45.86 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.23, 45.86 and 18.68 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.23 : 45.86 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.23/45.86 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.23x = 45.86 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.23x = 856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.71/33.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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