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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 33.30 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 33.30 and 19.77 is: 27.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 33.30 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/33.30 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 33.30 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.34/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.28

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