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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 34.38 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 34.38 and 19.40 is: 26.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 34.38 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/34.38 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 34.38 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.97/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.76

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