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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.68, 46.48 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.68, 46.48 and 19.13 is: 26.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.68 : 46.48 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.68/46.48 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.68x = 46.48 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.68x = 888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.92/33.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.39

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