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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.18, 18.25 and 8.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.18, 18.25 and 8.37 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.18 : 18.25 = 8.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.18/18.25 = 8.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.18x = 18.25 × 8.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.18x = 152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.75/12.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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