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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 33.52 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 33.52 and 18.13 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 33.52 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/33.52 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 33.52 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.66/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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