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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.47, 36.84 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.47, 36.84 and 19.43 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.47 : 36.84 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.47/36.84 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.47x = 36.84 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.47x = 715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.80/24.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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