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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.79, 46.63 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.79, 46.63 and 19.97 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.79 : 46.63 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.79/46.63 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.79x = 46.63 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.79x = 930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.87/33.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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