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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 36.36 and 12.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 36.36 and 12.21 is: 18.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 36.36 = 12.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/36.36 = 12.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 36.36 × 12.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.96/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.32

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