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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.43, 36.50 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.43, 36.50 and 19.02 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.43 : 36.50 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.43/36.50 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.43x = 36.50 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.43x = 694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.23/24.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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