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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 33.10 and 18.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 33.10 and 18.81 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 33.10 = 18.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/33.10 = 18.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 33.10 × 18.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.61/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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