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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 33.69 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 33.69 and 18.99 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 33.69 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/33.69 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 33.69 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.77/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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