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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.61, 18.81 and 12.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.61, 18.81 and 12.21 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.61 : 18.81 = 12.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.61/18.81 = 12.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.61x = 18.81 × 12.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.61x = 229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.67/12.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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