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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 33.44 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 33.44 and 18.78 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 33.44 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/33.44 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 33.44 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.91/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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