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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.61, 33.94 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.61, 33.94 and 19.45 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.61 : 33.94 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.61/33.94 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.61x = 33.94 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.61x = 660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.13/24.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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