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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 36.68 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 36.68 and 19.16 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 36.68 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/36.68 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 36.68 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.79/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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