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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 34.05 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 34.05 and 19.74 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 34.05 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/34.05 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 34.05 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.18/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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