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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.28, 18.41 and 10.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.28, 18.41 and 10.03 is: 15.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.28 : 18.41 = 10.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.28/18.41 = 10.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.28x = 18.41 × 10.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.28x = 184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.65/12.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.04

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