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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.53, 18.82 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.53, 18.82 and 10.94 is: 16.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.53 : 18.82 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.53/18.82 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.53x = 18.82 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.53x = 205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.74/12.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.42

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