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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.34, 18.47 and 7.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.34, 18.47 and 7.76 is: 11.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.34 : 18.47 = 7.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.34/18.47 = 7.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.34x = 18.47 × 7.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.34x = 143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.20/12.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.61

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