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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 36.69 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 36.69 and 19.97 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 36.69 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/36.69 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 36.69 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.58/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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