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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.10, 36.09 and 18.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.10, 36.09 and 18.39 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.10 : 36.09 = 18.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.10/36.09 = 18.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.10x = 36.09 × 18.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.10x = 663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.70/24.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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