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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.78, 46.61 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.78, 46.61 and 19.22 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.78 : 46.61 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.78/46.61 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.78x = 46.61 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.78x = 895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.76/33.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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