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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 36.08 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 36.08 and 18.07 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 36.08 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/36.08 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 36.08 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.97/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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