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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 33.94 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 33.94 and 19.14 is: 26.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 33.94 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/33.94 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 33.94 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.61/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.36

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