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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.63, 46.43 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.63, 46.43 and 19.82 is: 27.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.63 : 46.43 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.63/46.43 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.63x = 46.43 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.63x = 919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.91/33.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.35

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