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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 33.93 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 33.93 and 18.45 is: 25.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 33.93 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/33.93 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 33.93 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.01/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.48

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