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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.43, 18.64 and 3.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.43, 18.64 and 3.41 is: 5.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.43 : 18.64 = 3.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.43/18.64 = 3.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.43x = 18.64 × 3.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.43x = 63.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.54/12.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.11

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