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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 18.70 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 18.70 and 12.34 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 18.70 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/18.70 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 18.70 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.76/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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