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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.37, 36.45 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.37, 36.45 and 19.56 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.37 : 36.45 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.37/36.45 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.37x = 36.45 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.37x = 712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.96/24.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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