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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 18.69 and 3.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 18.69 and 3.90 is: 5.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 18.69 = 3.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/18.69 = 3.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 18.69 × 3.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 72.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.94/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.85

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