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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 18.56 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 18.56 and 5.95 is: 8.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 18.56 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/18.56 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 18.56 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.40/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.93

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