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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.11, 24.86 and 18.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.11, 24.86 and 18.02 is: 24.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.11 : 24.86 = 18.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.11/24.86 = 18.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.11x = 24.86 × 18.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.11x = 447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.76/18.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.73

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