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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.24, 18.32 and 10.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.24, 18.32 and 10.46 is: 15.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.24 : 18.32 = 10.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.24/18.32 = 10.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.24x = 18.32 × 10.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.24x = 191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.63/12.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.66

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