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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.29, 18.41 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.29, 18.41 and 4.67 is: 7.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.29 : 18.41 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.29/18.41 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.29x = 18.41 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.29x = 86.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.02/12.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.00

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