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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.07, 18.05 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.07, 18.05 and 8.87 is: 13.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.07 : 18.05 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.07/18.05 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.07x = 18.05 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.07x = 160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.06/12.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.26

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