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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.54, 18.84 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.54, 18.84 and 8.74 is: 13.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.54 : 18.84 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.54/18.84 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.54x = 18.84 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.54x = 164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.66/12.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.13

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