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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.39, 46.08 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.39, 46.08 and 18.84 is: 25.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.39 : 46.08 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.39/46.08 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.39x = 46.08 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.39x = 867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.96/33.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.99

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