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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.25, 33.44 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.25, 33.44 and 19.64 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.25 : 33.44 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.25/33.44 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.25x = 33.44 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.25x = 656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.50/24.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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