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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.84, 50.78 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.84, 50.78 and 19.40 is: 29.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.84 : 50.78 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.84/50.78 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.84x = 50.78 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.84x = 984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.78/33.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.10

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