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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 33.69 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 33.69 and 19.59 is: 27.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 33.69 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/33.69 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 33.69 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.99/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.03

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