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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36.15 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36.15 and 12.07 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36.15 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36.15 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36.15 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.38/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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