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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.43, 18.65 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.43, 18.65 and 5.66 is: 8.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.43 : 18.65 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.43/18.65 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.43x = 18.65 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.43x = 105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.58/12.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.50

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