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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.34, 18.46 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.34, 18.46 and 12.30 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.34 : 18.46 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.34/18.46 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.34x = 18.46 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.34x = 227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.11/12.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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