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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.09, 18.17 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.09, 18.17 and 10.29 is: 15.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.09 : 18.17 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.09/18.17 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.09x = 18.17 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.09x = 186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.92/12.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.46

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