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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 37.52 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 37.52 and 19.28 is: 28.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 37.52 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/37.52 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 37.52 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.53/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.97

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