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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.34, 36.54 and 19.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.34, 36.54 and 19.33 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.34 : 36.54 = 19.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.34/36.54 = 19.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.34x = 36.54 × 19.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.34x = 706.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.32/24.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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