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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 34.14 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 34.14 and 19.26 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 34.14 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/34.14 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 34.14 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.54/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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