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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 33.96 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 33.96 and 18.47 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 33.96 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/33.96 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 33.96 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.40/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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