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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 36.18 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 36.18 and 14.04 is: 21.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 36.18 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/36.18 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 36.18 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.97/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.01

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