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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.45, 36.65 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.45, 36.65 and 19.02 is: 28.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.45 : 36.65 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.45/36.65 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.45x = 36.65 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.45x = 697.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.08/24.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.51

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