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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.69, 34.07 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.69, 34.07 and 18.15 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.69 : 34.07 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.69/34.07 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.69x = 34.07 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.69x = 618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.37/24.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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