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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 33.47 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 33.47 and 19.63 is: 27.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 33.47 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/33.47 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 33.47 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.02/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.10

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