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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.07, 18.04 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.07, 18.04 and 9.22 is: 13.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.07 : 18.04 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.07/18.04 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.07x = 18.04 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.07x = 166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.33/12.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.78

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