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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 33.24 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 33.24 and 19.49 is: 26.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 33.24 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/33.24 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 33.24 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.68/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.92

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