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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 33.07 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 33.07 and 18.49 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 33.07 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/33.07 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 33.07 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.46/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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