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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.79, 50.70 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.79, 50.70 and 19.35 is: 29.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.79 : 50.70 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.79/50.70 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.79x = 50.70 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.79x = 981.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.05/33.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.03

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