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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.23, 18.36 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.23, 18.36 and 12.15 is: 18.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.23 : 18.36 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.23/18.36 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.23x = 18.36 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.23x = 223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.07/12.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.24

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