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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 33.27 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 33.27 and 19.51 is: 26.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 33.27 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/33.27 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 33.27 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.10/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.94

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