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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.54, 18.81 and 3.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.54, 18.81 and 3.52 is: 5.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.54 : 18.81 = 3.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.54/18.81 = 3.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.54x = 18.81 × 3.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.54x = 66.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.20/12.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.28

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