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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.34, 46 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.34, 46 and 18.79 is: 25.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.34 : 46 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.34/46 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.34x = 46 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.34x = 864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.11/33.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.92

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