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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 33.85 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 33.85 and 19.34 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 33.85 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/33.85 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 33.85 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.66/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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