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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.48, 18.71 and 6.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.48, 18.71 and 6.47 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.48 : 18.71 = 6.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.48/18.71 = 6.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.48x = 18.71 × 6.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.48x = 121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.05/12.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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