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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 36.12 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 36.12 and 18.74 is: 28.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 36.12 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/36.12 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 36.12 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.89/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.18

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