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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.45, 36.60 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.45, 36.60 and 19.92 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.45 : 36.60 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.45/36.60 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.45x = 36.60 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.45x = 729.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.07/24.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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