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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 33.18 and 18.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 33.18 and 18.61 is: 25.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 33.18 = 18.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/33.18 = 18.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 33.18 × 18.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.48/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.65

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