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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 34.14 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 34.14 and 19.23 is: 26.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 34.14 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/34.14 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 34.14 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.51/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.53

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