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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.33, 18.45 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.33, 18.45 and 10.08 is: 15.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.33 : 18.45 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.33/18.45 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.33x = 18.45 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.33x = 185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.98/12.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.08

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