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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.18, 18.22 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.18, 18.22 and 11.28 is: 16.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.18 : 18.22 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.18/18.22 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.18x = 18.22 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.18x = 205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.52/12.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.87

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