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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 35.94 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 35.94 and 19.46 is: 29.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 35.94 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/35.94 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 35.94 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.39/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.14

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