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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 33.91 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 33.91 and 19.14 is: 26.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 33.91 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/33.91 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 33.91 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.04/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.39

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