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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 18.71 and 7.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 18.71 and 7.39 is: 11.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 18.71 = 7.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/18.71 = 7.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 18.71 × 7.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.27/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.10

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