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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.79, 34.18 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.79, 34.18 and 18.65 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.79 : 34.18 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.79/34.18 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.79x = 34.18 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.79x = 637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.24/24.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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