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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.32, 36.45 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.32, 36.45 and 18.59 is: 27.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.32 : 36.45 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.32/36.45 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.32x = 36.45 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.32x = 677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.61/24.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.86

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