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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 36.76 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 36.76 and 19.55 is: 29.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 36.76 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/36.76 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 36.76 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.70/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.16

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