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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 18.66 and 7.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 18.66 and 7.38 is: 11.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 18.66 = 7.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/18.66 = 7.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 18.66 × 7.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.62/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.06

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