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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 33.26 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 33.26 and 19.97 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 33.26 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/33.26 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 33.26 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 664.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.27/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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