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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.41, 18.59 and 6.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.41, 18.59 and 6.39 is: 9.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.41 : 18.59 = 6.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.41/18.59 = 6.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.41x = 18.59 × 6.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.41x = 118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.81/12.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.58

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