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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.27, 18.26 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.27, 18.26 and 12.03 is: 17.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.27 : 18.26 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.27/18.26 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.27x = 18.26 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.27x = 219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.61/12.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.90

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