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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.54, 33.93 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.54, 33.93 and 18.06 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.54 : 33.93 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.54/33.93 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.54x = 33.93 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.54x = 612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.78/24.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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