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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 36.07 and 18.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 36.07 and 18.37 is: 27.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 36.07 = 18.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/36.07 = 18.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 36.07 × 18.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.61/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.46

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