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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 33.28 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 33.28 and 18.93 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 33.28 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/33.28 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 33.28 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 630.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.07/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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