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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.04 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.04 and 19.26 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.04 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.04 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.04 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.61/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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