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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.52, 18.74 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.52, 18.74 and 7.44 is: 11.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.52 : 18.74 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.52/18.74 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.52x = 18.74 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.52x = 139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.29/12.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.13

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