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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 34.22 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 34.22 and 19.66 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 34.22 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/34.22 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 34.22 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.59/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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