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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 35.96 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 35.96 and 18.59 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 35.96 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/35.96 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 35.96 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.22/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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