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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.39, 18.57 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.39, 18.57 and 9.02 is: 13.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.39 : 18.57 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.39/18.57 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.39x = 18.57 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.39x = 167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.41/12.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.51

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