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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.06, 18.09 and 4.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.06, 18.09 and 4.05 is: 6.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.06 : 18.09 = 4.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.06/18.09 = 4.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.06x = 18.09 × 4.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.06x = 73.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.23/12.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.07

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