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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.39 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.39 and 18.92 is: 28.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.39 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.39 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.39 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.18/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.38

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