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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.13, 18.18 and 7.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.13, 18.18 and 7.61 is: 11.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.13 : 18.18 = 7.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.13/18.18 = 7.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.13x = 18.18 × 7.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.13x = 138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.26/12.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.40

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