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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 36.12 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 36.12 and 19.50 is: 29.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 36.12 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/36.12 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 36.12 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.34/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.27

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