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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.41, 33.65 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.41, 33.65 and 18.26 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.41 : 33.65 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.41/33.65 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.41x = 33.65 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.41x = 614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.45/24.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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