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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 18.69 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 18.69 and 8.66 is: 12.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 18.69 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/18.69 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 18.69 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.86/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.99

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