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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.18, 16.80 and 8.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.18, 16.80 and 8.09 is: 11.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.18 : 16.80 = 8.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.18/16.80 = 8.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.18x = 16.80 × 8.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.18x = 135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.83/12.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.15

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