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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36.20 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36.20 and 12.09 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36.20 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36.20 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36.20 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.60/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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