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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.87, 50.77 and 19.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.87, 50.77 and 19.42 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.87 : 50.77 = 19.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.87/50.77 = 19.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.87x = 50.77 × 19.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.87x = 985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.95/33.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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