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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.91, 34.34 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.91, 34.34 and 19.45 is: 26.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.91 : 34.34 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.91/34.34 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.91x = 34.34 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.91x = 667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.91/24.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.81

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