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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.35, 18.40 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.35, 18.40 and 12.22 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.35 : 18.40 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.35/18.40 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.35x = 18.40 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.35x = 224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.85/12.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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