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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.88, 34.35 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.88, 34.35 and 19.11 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.88 : 34.35 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.88/34.35 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.88x = 34.35 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.88x = 656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.26/24.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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