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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 33.16 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 33.16 and 19.41 is: 26.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 33.16 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/33.16 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 33.16 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.64/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.77

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