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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 33.73 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 33.73 and 18.92 is: 26.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 33.73 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/33.73 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 33.73 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.17/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.09

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