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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 36.03 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 36.03 and 18.05 is: 27.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 36.03 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/36.03 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 36.03 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.16/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.01

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