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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 33.36 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 33.36 and 19.37 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 33.36 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/33.36 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 33.36 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.18/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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