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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 18.64 and 8.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 18.64 and 8.53 is: 12.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 18.64 = 8.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/18.64 = 8.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 18.64 × 8.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 159.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.00/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.77

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