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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 36.66 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 36.66 and 19.04 is: 28.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 36.66 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/36.66 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 36.66 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.01/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.50

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