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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.04, 18.02 and 8.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.04, 18.02 and 8.02 is: 12.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.04 : 18.02 = 8.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.04/18.02 = 8.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.04x = 18.02 × 8.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.04x = 144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.52/12.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.00

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