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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 33.12 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 33.12 and 18.14 is: 25.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 33.12 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/33.12 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 33.12 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.63/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.00

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