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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 34.53 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 34.53 and 19.22 is: 26.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 34.53 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/34.53 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 34.53 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 663.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.67/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.57

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