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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 18.05 and 10.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 18.05 and 10.09 is: 15.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 18.05 = 10.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/18.05 = 10.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 18.05 × 10.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.12/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.05

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