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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.30, 18.43 and 8.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.30, 18.43 and 8.43 is: 12.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.30 : 18.43 = 8.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.30/18.43 = 8.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.30x = 18.43 × 8.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.30x = 155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.34/12.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.63

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