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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.24, 18.45 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.24, 18.45 and 12.02 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.24 : 18.45 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.24/18.45 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.24x = 18.45 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.24x = 221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.68/12.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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