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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 36.97 and 19.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 36.97 and 19.85 is: 29.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 36.97 = 19.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/36.97 = 19.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 36.97 × 19.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.62/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.78

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