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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.16, 18.11 and 12.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.16, 18.11 and 12.10 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.16 : 18.11 = 12.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.16/18.11 = 12.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.16x = 18.11 × 12.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.16x = 219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.07/12.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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