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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.99, 18.03 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.99, 18.03 and 12.54 is: 17.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.99 : 18.03 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.99/18.03 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.99x = 18.03 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.99x = 226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.03/12.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.40

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