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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.12, 12.18 and 3.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.12, 12.18 and 3.05 is: 4.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.12 : 12.18 = 3.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.12/12.18 = 3.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.12x = 12.18 × 3.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.12x = 37.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.13/8.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.57

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