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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.24, 18.27 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.24, 18.27 and 12.11 is: 18.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.24 : 18.27 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.24/18.27 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.24x = 18.27 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.24x = 221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.16/12.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.07

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