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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 24.94 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 24.94 and 12.90 is: 17.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 24.94 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/24.94 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 24.94 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.81/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.79

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