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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 33.48 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 33.48 and 18.12 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 33.48 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/33.48 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 33.48 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.66/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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