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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.85, 34.25 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.85, 34.25 and 18.71 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.85 : 34.25 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.85/34.25 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.85x = 34.25 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.85x = 640.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.55/24.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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