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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 33.39 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 33.39 and 18.73 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 33.39 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/33.39 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 33.39 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.39/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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