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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 34.46 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 34.46 and 19.79 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 34.46 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/34.46 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 34.46 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.96/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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