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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.13, 18.07 and 12.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.13, 18.07 and 12.10 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.13 : 18.07 = 12.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.13/18.07 = 12.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.13x = 18.07 × 12.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.13x = 218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.67/12.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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