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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 36.49 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 36.49 and 19.92 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 36.49 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/36.49 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 36.49 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.88/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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