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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.40 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.40 and 12.11 is: 18.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.40 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.40 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.40 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.67/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.17

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