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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.22, 18.08 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.22, 18.08 and 12.18 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.22 : 18.08 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.22/18.08 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.22x = 18.08 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.22x = 220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.21/12.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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