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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.37, 18.45 and 10.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.37, 18.45 and 10.96 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.37 : 18.45 = 10.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.37/18.45 = 10.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.37x = 18.45 × 10.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.37x = 202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.21/12.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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