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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.02, 18.04 and 9.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.02, 18.04 and 9.01 is: 13.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.02 : 18.04 = 9.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.02/18.04 = 9.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.02x = 18.04 × 9.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.02x = 162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.47/12.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.52

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