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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 33.63 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 33.63 and 18.86 is: 26.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 33.63 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/33.63 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 33.63 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.30/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.00

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