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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.26, 33.42 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.26, 33.42 and 18.74 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.26 : 33.42 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.26/33.42 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.26x = 33.42 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.26x = 626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.29/24.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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