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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.09, 18.15 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.09, 18.15 and 10.74 is: 16.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.09 : 18.15 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.09/18.15 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.09x = 18.15 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.09x = 194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.93/12.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.12

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