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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.07, 18.12 and 7.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.07, 18.12 and 7.51 is: 11.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.07 : 18.12 = 7.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.07/18.12 = 7.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.07x = 18.12 × 7.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.07x = 136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.08/12.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.27

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