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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.54, 33.84 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.54, 33.84 and 19.94 is: 27.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.54 : 33.84 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.54/33.84 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.54x = 33.84 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.54x = 674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.60/24.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.49

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