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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 24.82 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 24.82 and 12.57 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 24.82 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/24.82 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 24.82 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.99/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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