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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 33.53 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 33.53 and 18.15 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 33.53 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/33.53 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 33.53 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.57/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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