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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.59, 50.41 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.59, 50.41 and 19.14 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.59 : 50.41 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.59/50.41 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.59x = 50.41 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.59x = 964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.68/33.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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