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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36.13 and 18.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36.13 and 18.10 is: 27.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36.13 = 18.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36.13 = 18.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36.13 × 18.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.95/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.11

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