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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 37.05 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 37.05 and 18.30 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 37.05 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/37.05 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 37.05 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.02/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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