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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.83, 37.13 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.83, 37.13 and 18.04 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.83 : 37.13 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.83/37.13 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.83x = 37.13 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.83x = 669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.83/24.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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