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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 33.18 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 33.18 and 19.50 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 33.18 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/33.18 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 33.18 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.01/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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