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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.28, 18.50 and 9.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.28, 18.50 and 9.62 is: 14.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.28 : 18.50 = 9.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.28/18.50 = 9.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.28x = 18.50 × 9.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.28x = 177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.97/12.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.49

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