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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.30, 18.54 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.30, 18.54 and 12.30 is: 18.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.30 : 18.54 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.30/18.54 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.30x = 18.54 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.30x = 228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.04/12.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.54

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