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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 36.25 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 36.25 and 19.10 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 36.25 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/36.25 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 36.25 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.42/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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