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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.33, 36.45 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.33, 36.45 and 19.83 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.33 : 36.45 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.33/36.45 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.33x = 36.45 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.33x = 722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.80/24.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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