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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.61, 37.04 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.61, 37.04 and 18.97 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.61 : 37.04 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.61/37.04 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.61x = 37.04 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.61x = 702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.79/24.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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