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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 37.08 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 37.08 and 18.80 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 37.08 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/37.08 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 37.08 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.01/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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