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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.27, 18.42 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.27, 18.42 and 8.90 is: 13.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.27 : 18.42 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.27/18.42 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.27x = 18.42 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.27x = 163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.80/12.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.35

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