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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 36.31 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 36.31 and 12.19 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 36.31 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/36.31 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 36.31 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.62/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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