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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 33.27 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.14, 33.27 and 18.94 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.14 : 33.27 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.14/33.27 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.14x = 33.27 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.14x = 630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.22/24.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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