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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 18.66 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 18.66 and 12.15 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 18.66 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/18.66 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 18.66 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.72/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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