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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 37.35 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 37.35 and 19.44 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 37.35 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/37.35 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 37.35 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.08/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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