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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.10, 33.22 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.10, 33.22 and 18.63 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.10 : 33.22 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.10/33.22 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.10x = 33.22 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.10x = 618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.89/24.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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