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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.08, 18.16 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.08, 18.16 and 10.32 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.08 : 18.16 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.08/18.16 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.08x = 18.16 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.08x = 187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.41/12.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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