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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.69, 46.49 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.69, 46.49 and 19.14 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.69 : 46.49 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.69/46.49 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.69x = 46.49 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.69x = 889.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.59/33.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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