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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.33 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.33 and 19.81 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.33 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.33 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.33 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.50/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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