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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 36.30 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 36.30 and 12.19 is: 18.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 36.30 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/36.30 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 36.30 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.45/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.26

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