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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.88, 37.30 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.88, 37.30 and 19.52 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.88 : 37.30 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.88/37.30 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.88x = 37.30 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.88x = 728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.10/24.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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