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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 33.44 and 19.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 33.44 and 19.33 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 33.44 = 19.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/33.44 = 19.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 33.44 × 19.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.49/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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