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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 33.90 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 33.90 and 18.09 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 33.90 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/33.90 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 33.90 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.25/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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