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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 36.50 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 36.50 and 18.72 is: 28.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 36.50 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/36.50 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 36.50 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.19/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.01

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