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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.69, 34.02 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.69, 34.02 and 19.22 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.69 : 34.02 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.69/34.02 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.69x = 34.02 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.69x = 653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.79/24.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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