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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 34.07 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 34.07 and 19.51 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 34.07 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/34.07 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 34.07 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.66/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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