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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 36.82 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 36.82 and 18.86 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 36.82 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/36.82 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 36.82 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.43/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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