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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.48, 18.64 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.48, 18.64 and 10.35 is: 15.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.48 : 18.64 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.48/18.64 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.48x = 18.64 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.48x = 192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.83/12.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.45

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