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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.03, 18.04 and 3.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.03, 18.04 and 3.47 is: 5.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.03 : 18.04 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.03/18.04 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.03x = 18.04 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.03x = 62.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.49/12.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.20

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