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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.75, 46.57 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.75, 46.57 and 19.93 is: 27.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.75 : 46.57 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.75/46.57 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.75x = 46.57 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.75x = 927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.81/33.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.49

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