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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 34.38 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 34.38 and 19.44 is: 26.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 34.38 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/34.38 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 34.38 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.35/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.84

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