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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.07, 18.02 and 10.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.07, 18.02 and 10.36 is: 15.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.07 : 18.02 = 10.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.07/18.02 = 10.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.07x = 18.02 × 10.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.07x = 186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.69/12.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.47

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