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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 34.19 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 34.19 and 19.56 is: 27.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 34.19 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/34.19 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 34.19 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.66/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.02

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