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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.76, 46.59 and 19.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.76, 46.59 and 19.21 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.76 : 46.59 = 19.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.76/46.59 = 19.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.76x = 46.59 × 19.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.76x = 894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.99/33.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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