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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 33.27 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 33.27 and 19.27 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 33.27 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/33.27 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 33.27 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.11/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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