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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.43, 18.61 and 12.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.43, 18.61 and 12.01 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.43 : 18.61 = 12.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.43/18.61 = 12.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.43x = 18.61 × 12.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.43x = 223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.51/12.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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