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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.31, 49.91 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.31, 49.91 and 19.74 is: 29.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.31 : 49.91 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.31/49.91 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.31x = 49.91 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.31x = 985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.31/33.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.58

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