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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 36.25 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 36.25 and 19.10 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 36.25 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/36.25 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 36.25 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.38/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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