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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.47, 18.68 and 8.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.47, 18.68 and 8.46 is: 12.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.47 : 18.68 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.47/18.68 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.47x = 18.68 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.47x = 157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.99/12.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.67

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