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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 36.20 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 36.20 and 18.76 is: 28.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 36.20 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/36.20 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 36.20 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.11/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.20

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