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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.17, 18.14 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.17, 18.14 and 12.08 is: 18.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.17 : 18.14 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.17/18.14 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.17x = 18.14 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.17x = 218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.98/12.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.00

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