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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.69, 46.50 and 19.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.69, 46.50 and 19.88 is: 27.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.69 : 46.50 = 19.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.69/46.50 = 19.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.69x = 46.50 × 19.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.69x = 924.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.19/33.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.43

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