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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.34, 33.52 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.34, 33.52 and 18.45 is: 25.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.34 : 33.52 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.34/33.52 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.34x = 33.52 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.34x = 618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.43/24.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.41

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