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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 36.03 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 36.03 and 19.54 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 36.03 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/36.03 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 36.03 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.03/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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