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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 24.96 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 24.96 and 11.96 is: 16.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 24.96 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/24.96 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 24.96 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.52/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.49

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