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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.76, 37.11 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.76, 37.11 and 19.59 is: 29.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.76 : 37.11 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.76/37.11 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.76x = 37.11 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.76x = 727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.02/24.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.37

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