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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.05, 35.98 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.05, 35.98 and 19.19 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.05 : 35.98 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.05/35.98 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.05x = 35.98 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.05x = 690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.46/24.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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