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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.37, 18.56 and 8.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.37, 18.56 and 8.37 is: 12.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.37 : 18.56 = 8.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.37/18.56 = 8.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.37x = 18.56 × 8.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.37x = 155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.35/12.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.56

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