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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 36.34 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 36.34 and 18.16 is: 27.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 36.34 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/36.34 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 36.34 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.93/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.35

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