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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.38, 36.55 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.38, 36.55 and 12.34 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.38 : 36.55 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.38/36.55 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.38x = 36.55 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.38x = 451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.03/24.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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