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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.31, 18.45 and 6.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.31, 18.45 and 6.52 is: 9.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.31 : 18.45 = 6.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.31/18.45 = 6.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.31x = 18.45 × 6.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.31x = 120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.29/12.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.77

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