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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.15, 18.32 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.15, 18.32 and 10.85 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.15 : 18.32 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.15/18.32 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.15x = 18.32 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.15x = 198.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.63/12.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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