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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.38, 18.57 and 3.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.38, 18.57 and 3.36 is: 5.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 18.57 = 3.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/18.57 = 3.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 18.57 × 3.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 62.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.47/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.04

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