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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.44, 33.68 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.44, 33.68 and 18.63 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.44 : 33.68 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.44/33.68 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.44x = 33.68 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.44x = 627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.50/24.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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