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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 33.29 and 18.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 33.29 and 18.01 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 33.29 = 18.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/33.29 = 18.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 33.29 × 18.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.55/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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