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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.20, 18.18 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.20, 18.18 and 10.94 is: 16.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.20 : 18.18 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.20/18.18 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.20x = 18.18 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.20x = 198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.89/12.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.30

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