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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.24 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.24 and 19.52 is: 29.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.24 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.24 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.24 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.92/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.17

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