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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.42, 50.07 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.42, 50.07 and 18.19 is: 27.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.42 : 50.07 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.42/50.07 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.42x = 50.07 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.42x = 910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.52/33.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.24

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