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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.97, 37.36 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.97, 37.36 and 19.57 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.97 : 37.36 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.97/37.36 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.97x = 37.36 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.97x = 731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.14/24.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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