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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.37, 18.56 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.37, 18.56 and 9.55 is: 14.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.37 : 18.56 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.37/18.56 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.37x = 18.56 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.37x = 177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.24/12.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.33

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