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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 24.88 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 24.88 and 18 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 24.88 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/24.88 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 24.88 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.84/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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