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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.16, 36.27 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.16, 36.27 and 19.69 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.16 : 36.27 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.16/36.27 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.16x = 36.27 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.16x = 714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.16/24.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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