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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.30, 36.40 and 12.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.30, 36.40 and 12.25 is: 18.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.30 : 36.40 = 12.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.30/36.40 = 12.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.30x = 36.40 × 12.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.30x = 445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.90/24.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.35

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