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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.72, 50.58 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.72, 50.58 and 19.56 is: 29.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.72 : 50.58 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.72/50.58 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.72x = 50.58 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.72x = 989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.34/33.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.34

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