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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 24.89 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 24.89 and 12.23 is: 16.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 24.89 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/24.89 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 24.89 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.28/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.85

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