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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.56, 18.85 and 4.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.56, 18.85 and 4.55 is: 6.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.56 : 18.85 = 4.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.56/18.85 = 4.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.56x = 18.85 × 4.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.56x = 85.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.66/12.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.82

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