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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 18.66 and 8.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 18.66 and 8.89 is: 13.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 18.66 = 8.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/18.66 = 8.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 18.66 × 8.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.89/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.31

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