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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.51, 33.86 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.51, 33.86 and 19.10 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.51 : 33.86 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.51/33.86 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.51x = 33.86 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.51x = 646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.60/24.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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