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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 33.13 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 33.13 and 18.19 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 33.13 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/33.13 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 33.13 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.63/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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