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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.07, 17.99 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.07, 17.99 and 10.45 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.07 : 17.99 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.07/17.99 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.07x = 17.99 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.07x = 188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.00/12.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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