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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 37.35 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 37.35 and 18.22 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 37.35 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/37.35 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 37.35 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.52/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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