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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.81, 34.23 and 19.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.81, 34.23 and 19.00 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.81 : 34.23 = 19.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.81/34.23 = 19.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.81x = 34.23 × 19.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.81x = 650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.10/24.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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