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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.21, 18.39 and 9.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.21, 18.39 and 9.98 is: 15.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.21 : 18.39 = 9.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.21/18.39 = 9.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.21x = 18.39 × 9.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.21x = 183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.44/12.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.03

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