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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 36.37 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 36.37 and 18.56 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 36.37 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/36.37 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 36.37 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.93/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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