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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 33.96 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 33.96 and 18.19 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 33.96 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/33.96 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 33.96 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.73/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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