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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.54, 36.75 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.54, 36.75 and 19.40 is: 29.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.54 : 36.75 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.54/36.75 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.54x = 36.75 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.54x = 712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.95/24.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.05

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