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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.02, 16.51 and 10.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.02, 16.51 and 10.18 is: 13.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.02 : 16.51 = 10.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.02/16.51 = 10.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.02x = 16.51 × 10.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.02x = 168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.07/12.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.98

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