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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.51, 33.79 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.51, 33.79 and 19.06 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.51 : 33.79 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.51/33.79 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.51x = 33.79 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.51x = 644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.04/24.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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