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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.13, 24.84 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.13, 24.84 and 18.08 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.13 : 24.84 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.13/24.84 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.13x = 24.84 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.13x = 449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.11/18.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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