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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.63, 33.99 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.63, 33.99 and 18.16 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 33.99 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/33.99 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 33.99 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.26/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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