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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.38, 18.63 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.38, 18.63 and 10.73 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 18.63 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/18.63 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 18.63 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.95/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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