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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.51, 18.74 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.51, 18.74 and 9.64 is: 14.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.51 : 18.74 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.51/18.74 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.51x = 18.74 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.51x = 180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.53/12.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.43

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