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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.44, 18.65 and 5.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.44, 18.65 and 5.68 is: 8.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.44 : 18.65 = 5.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.44/18.65 = 5.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.44x = 18.65 × 5.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.44x = 105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.90/12.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.51

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