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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.53, 18.80 and 5.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.53, 18.80 and 5.41 is: 8.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.53 : 18.80 = 5.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.53/18.80 = 5.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.53x = 18.80 × 5.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.53x = 101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.62/12.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.11

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