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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.35, 18.41 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.35, 18.41 and 12.15 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.35 : 18.41 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.35/18.41 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.35x = 18.41 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.35x = 223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.62/12.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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