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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 34.05 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 34.05 and 19.22 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 34.05 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/34.05 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 34.05 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.44/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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