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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.58, 46.34 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.58, 46.34 and 19.76 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.58 : 46.34 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.58/46.34 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.58x = 46.34 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.58x = 915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.68/33.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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