Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.42, 18.50 and 12.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12.42, 18.50 and 12.08 is: 17.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12.42 : 18.50 = 12.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12.42/18.50 = 12.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12.42x = 18.50 × 12.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12.42x = 223.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223.47/12.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17.99
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