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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 34.32 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 34.32 and 18.44 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 34.32 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/34.32 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 34.32 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.86/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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