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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 18.68 and 3.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 18.68 and 3.43 is: 5.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 18.68 = 3.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/18.68 = 3.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 18.68 × 3.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 64.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.13/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.15

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