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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 18.67 and 4.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 18.67 and 4.43 is: 6.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 18.67 = 4.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/18.67 = 4.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 18.67 × 4.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 82.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.71/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.65

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