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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.16, 18.25 and 6.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.16, 18.25 and 6.15 is: 9.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.16 : 18.25 = 6.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.16/18.25 = 6.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.16x = 18.25 × 6.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.16x = 112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.24/12.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.23

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