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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 36.24 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 36.24 and 18.78 is: 28.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 36.24 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/36.24 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 36.24 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.59/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.15

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