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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 33.06 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 33.06 and 18.54 is: 25.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 33.06 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/33.06 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 33.06 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.93/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.54

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