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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 18.41 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 18.41 and 10.95 is: 16.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 18.41 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/18.41 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 18.41 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 201.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.53/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.45

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