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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.95, 37.36 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.95, 37.36 and 19.91 is: 29.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.95 : 37.36 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.95/37.36 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.95x = 37.36 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.95x = 743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.55/24.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.81

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