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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 36.32 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 36.32 and 12.03 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 36.32 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/36.32 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 36.32 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.87/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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