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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.02, 18.12 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.02, 18.12 and 10.93 is: 16.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.02 : 18.12 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.02/18.12 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.02x = 18.12 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.02x = 198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.05/12.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.48

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