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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 24.99 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 24.99 and 14.24 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 24.99 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/24.99 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 24.99 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.95/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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