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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.37, 36.52 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.37, 36.52 and 19.53 is: 29.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.37 : 36.52 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.37/36.52 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.37x = 36.52 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.37x = 713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.19/24.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.27

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