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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.53, 18.72 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.53, 18.72 and 9.82 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.53 : 18.72 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.53/18.72 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.53x = 18.72 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.53x = 183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.85/12.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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