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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.02, 18.12 and 10.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.02, 18.12 and 10.25 is: 15.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.02 : 18.12 = 10.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.02/18.12 = 10.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.02x = 18.12 × 10.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.02x = 185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.73/12.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.45

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