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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.40, 18.52 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.40, 18.52 and 10.40 is: 15.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.40 : 18.52 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.40/18.52 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.40x = 18.52 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.40x = 192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.61/12.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.53

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