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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.90, 46.78 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.90, 46.78 and 19.35 is: 26.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.90 : 46.78 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.90/46.78 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.90x = 46.78 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.90x = 904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.91/33.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.69

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