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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 18.39 and 4.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 18.39 and 4.24 is: 6.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 18.39 = 4.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/18.39 = 4.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 18.39 × 4.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 78.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.02/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.36

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