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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 34.17 and 18.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 34.17 and 18.27 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 34.17 = 18.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/34.17 = 18.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 34.17 × 18.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.29/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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