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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.50, 18.72 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.50, 18.72 and 6.48 is: 9.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.50 : 18.72 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.50/18.72 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.50x = 18.72 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.50x = 121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.31/12.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.71

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