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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 33.96 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 33.96 and 19.17 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 33.96 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/33.96 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 33.96 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 651.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.01/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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