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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.95, 34.47 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.95, 34.47 and 19.78 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.95 : 34.47 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.95/34.47 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.95x = 34.47 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.95x = 681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.55/24.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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