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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.96, 46.87 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.96, 46.87 and 19.41 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.96 : 46.87 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.96/46.87 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.96x = 46.87 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.96x = 909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.52/33.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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