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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.25, 33.42 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.25, 33.42 and 18.76 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.25 : 33.42 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.25/33.42 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.25x = 33.42 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.25x = 626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.96/24.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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