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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.85, 37.20 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.85, 37.20 and 18.82 is: 28.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.85 : 37.20 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.85/37.20 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.85x = 37.20 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.85x = 699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.92/24.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.17

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