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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 36.74 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 36.74 and 19.44 is: 29.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 36.74 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/36.74 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 36.74 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.23/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.08

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