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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.06, 18.10 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.06, 18.10 and 8.50 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.06 : 18.10 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.06/18.10 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.06x = 18.10 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.06x = 153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.85/12.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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