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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.92, 46.81 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.92, 46.81 and 19.37 is: 26.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.92 : 46.81 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.92/46.81 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.92x = 46.81 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.92x = 906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.71/33.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.73

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