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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 36.75 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 36.75 and 19.35 is: 29.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 36.75 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/36.75 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 36.75 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.11/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.03

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