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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.33, 18.51 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.33, 18.51 and 12.24 is: 18.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.33 : 18.51 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.33/18.51 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.33x = 18.51 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.33x = 226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.56/12.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.37

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