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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.06, 18.04 and 10.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.06, 18.04 and 10.63 is: 15.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.06 : 18.04 = 10.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.06/18.04 = 10.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.06x = 18.04 × 10.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.06x = 191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.77/12.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.90

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