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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.96, 37.49 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.96, 37.49 and 18.59 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.96 : 37.49 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.96/37.49 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.96x = 37.49 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.96x = 696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.66/24.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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