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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.02, 17.95 and 10.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.02, 17.95 and 10.12 is: 15.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.02 : 17.95 = 10.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.02/17.95 = 10.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.02x = 17.95 × 10.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.02x = 181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.65/12.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.11

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