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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 24.84 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 24.84 and 12.54 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 24.84 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/24.84 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 24.84 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.31/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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