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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 18.68 and 4.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 18.68 and 4.85 is: 7.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 18.68 = 4.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/18.68 = 4.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 18.68 × 4.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 90.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.60/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.27

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