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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.63, 36.87 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.63, 36.87 and 19.57 is: 29.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 36.87 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/36.87 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 36.87 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.55/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.30

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