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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 33.14 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 33.14 and 18.57 is: 25.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 33.14 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/33.14 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 33.14 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.41/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.64

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