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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.94, 46.84 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.94, 46.84 and 19.39 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.94 : 46.84 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.94/46.84 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.94x = 46.84 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.94x = 907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.90/33.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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