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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 36.61 and 9.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 36.61 and 9.18 is: 13.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 36.61 = 9.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/36.61 = 9.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 36.61 × 9.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.14/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.78

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