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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.71, 49.27 and 19.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.71, 49.27 and 19.33 is: 26.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.71 : 49.27 = 19.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.71/49.27 = 19.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.71x = 49.27 × 19.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.71x = 952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.46/35.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.68

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