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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.35, 18.53 and 4.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.35, 18.53 and 4.34 is: 6.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.35 : 18.53 = 4.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.35/18.53 = 4.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.35x = 18.53 × 4.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.35x = 80.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.35/12.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.50

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