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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 36.62 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 36.62 and 19.02 is: 28.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 36.62 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/36.62 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 36.62 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.51/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.48

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