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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.12, 18.18 and 4.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.12, 18.18 and 4.52 is: 6.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.12 : 18.18 = 4.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.12/18.18 = 4.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.12x = 18.18 × 4.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.12x = 82.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.17/12.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.78

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