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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.24, 25.17 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.24, 25.17 and 12.03 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.24 : 25.17 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.24/25.17 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.24x = 25.17 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.24x = 302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.80/18.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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