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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 34.15 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 34.15 and 18.20 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 34.15 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/34.15 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 34.15 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.53/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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