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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 34.26 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 34.26 and 19.37 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 34.26 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/34.26 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 34.26 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.77/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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