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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.01, 18.03 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.01, 18.03 and 9.34 is: 14.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.01 : 18.03 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.01/18.03 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.01x = 18.03 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.01x = 168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.40/12.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.02

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