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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.12, 18.07 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.12, 18.07 and 10.41 is: 15.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.12 : 18.07 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.12/18.07 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.12x = 18.07 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.12x = 188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.11/12.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.52

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