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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.59, 46.37 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.59, 46.37 and 19.78 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.59 : 46.37 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.59/46.37 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.59x = 46.37 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.59x = 916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.98/33.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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