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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.05 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.05 and 18.56 is: 25.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.05 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.05 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.05 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.97/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.59

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