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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.18, 18.42 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.18, 18.42 and 12.13 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.18 : 18.42 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.18/18.42 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.18x = 18.42 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.18x = 223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.43/12.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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