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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.27, 18.41 and 8.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.27, 18.41 and 8.97 is: 13.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.27 : 18.41 = 8.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.27/18.41 = 8.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.27x = 18.41 × 8.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.27x = 165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.14/12.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.46

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