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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 24.85 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 24.85 and 12.56 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 24.85 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/24.85 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 24.85 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.96/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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