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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.61, 50.51 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.61, 50.51 and 19.19 is: 28.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.61 : 50.51 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.61/50.51 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.61x = 50.51 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.61x = 969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.06/33.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.83

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