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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.54, 46.28 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.54, 46.28 and 18.98 is: 26.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.54 : 46.28 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.54/46.28 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.54x = 46.28 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.54x = 878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.67/33.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.20

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