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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 36.78 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 36.78 and 18.80 is: 28.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 36.78 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/36.78 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 36.78 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.28/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.15

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