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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 18.67 and 5.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 18.67 and 5.23 is: 7.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 18.67 = 5.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/18.67 = 5.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 18.67 × 5.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 97.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.60/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.84

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