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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 33.17 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 33.17 and 18.50 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 33.17 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/33.17 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 33.17 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.70/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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