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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 33.74 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 33.74 and 19.02 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 33.74 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/33.74 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 33.74 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.73/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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