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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.42, 46.12 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.42, 46.12 and 18.87 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.42 : 46.12 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.42/46.12 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.42x = 46.12 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.42x = 870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.14/33.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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