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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.25, 18.38 and 5.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.25, 18.38 and 5.13 is: 7.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.25 : 18.38 = 5.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.25/18.38 = 5.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.25x = 18.38 × 5.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.25x = 94.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.29/12.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.70

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