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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.43, 36.66 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.43, 36.66 and 18.35 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.43 : 36.66 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.43/36.66 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.43x = 36.66 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.43x = 672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.71/24.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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