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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 33.41 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 33.41 and 18.41 is: 25.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 33.41 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/33.41 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 33.41 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.08/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.38

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