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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.63, 34.01 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.63, 34.01 and 18.15 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 34.01 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/34.01 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 34.01 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.28/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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