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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.66, 19.01 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.66, 19.01 and 12.09 is: 18.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.66 : 19.01 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.66/19.01 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.66x = 19.01 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.66x = 229.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.83/12.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.15

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