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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.42, 50.14 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.42, 50.14 and 19.86 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.42 : 50.14 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.42/50.14 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.42x = 50.14 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.42x = 995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.78/33.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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