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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.01, 18.02 and 3.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.01, 18.02 and 3.89 is: 5.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.01 : 18.02 = 3.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.01/18.02 = 3.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.01x = 18.02 × 3.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.01x = 70.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.10/12.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.83

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