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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.31, 18.35 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.31, 18.35 and 12.18 is: 18.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.31 : 18.35 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.31/18.35 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.31x = 18.35 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.31x = 223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.60/12.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.16

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