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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 18.15 and 4.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 18.15 and 4.08 is: 6.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 18.15 = 4.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/18.15 = 4.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 18.15 × 4.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 74.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.03/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.12

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