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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 18.68 and 4.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 18.68 and 4.44 is: 6.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 18.68 = 4.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/18.68 = 4.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 18.68 × 4.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 82.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.90/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.66

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