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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 25.05 and 12.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 25.05 and 12.00 is: 16.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 25.05 = 12.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/25.05 = 12.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 25.05 × 12.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.41/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.56

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