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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.61, 46.38 and 19.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.61, 46.38 and 19.61 is: 27.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.61 : 46.38 = 19.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.61/46.38 = 19.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.61x = 46.38 × 19.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.61x = 909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.53/33.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.06

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