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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 33.35 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 33.35 and 19.80 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 33.35 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/33.35 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 33.35 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.23/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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