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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 36.01 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 36.01 and 19.52 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 36.01 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/36.01 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 36.01 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.92/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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