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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 34.28 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 34.28 and 19.64 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 34.28 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/34.28 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 34.28 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.26/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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