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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.24, 18.35 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.24, 18.35 and 7.43 is: 11.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.24 : 18.35 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.24/18.35 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.24x = 18.35 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.24x = 136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.34/12.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.14

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