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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.25, 49.89 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.25, 49.89 and 19 is: 28.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.25 : 49.89 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.25/49.89 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.25x = 49.89 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.25x = 947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.91/33.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.51

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