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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.37 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.37 and 18.14 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.37 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.37 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.37 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.96/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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