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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.24, 25.19 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.24, 25.19 and 12.42 is: 17.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.24 : 25.19 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.24/25.19 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.24x = 25.19 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.24x = 312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.86/18.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.15

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