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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 37.16 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 37.16 and 19 is: 28.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 37.16 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/37.16 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 37.16 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.04/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.55

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