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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.77, 46.60 and 19.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.77, 46.60 and 19.21 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.77 : 46.60 = 19.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.77/46.60 = 19.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.77x = 46.60 × 19.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.77x = 895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.09/33.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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