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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 33.26 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 33.26 and 18.71 is: 25.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 33.26 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/33.26 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 33.26 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.17/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.74

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