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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.24, 24.98 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.24, 24.98 and 17.96 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.24 : 24.98 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.24/24.98 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.24x = 24.98 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.24x = 448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.64/18.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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