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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 36 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 36 and 18.08 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 36 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/36 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 36 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.88/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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