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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 33.82 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 33.82 and 19.68 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 33.82 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/33.82 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 33.82 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.58/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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