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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 36.03 and 12.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 36.03 and 12.01 is: 18.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 36.03 = 12.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/36.03 = 12.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 36.03 × 12.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.72/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.00

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