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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 36.05 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 36.05 and 18.73 is: 27.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 36.05 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/36.05 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 36.05 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.22/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.98

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