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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.30, 36.38 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.30, 36.38 and 18.26 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.30 : 36.38 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.30/36.38 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.30x = 36.38 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.30x = 664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.30/24.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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