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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.25, 18.41 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.25, 18.41 and 12.12 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.25 : 18.41 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.25/18.41 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.25x = 18.41 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.25x = 223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.13/12.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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