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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 36.25 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 36.25 and 19.15 is: 28.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 36.25 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/36.25 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 36.25 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.19/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.67

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