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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 36.60 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 36.60 and 19.63 is: 29.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 36.60 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/36.60 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 36.60 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.62/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.38

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