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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 33.25 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 33.25 and 13.18 is: 18.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 33.25 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/33.25 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 33.25 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.11/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.18

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