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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.15, 33.35 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.15, 33.35 and 19.83 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.15 : 33.35 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.15/33.35 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.15x = 33.35 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.15x = 661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.33/24.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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