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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.57, 18.81 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.57, 18.81 and 8.93 is: 13.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.57 : 18.81 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.57/18.81 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.57x = 18.81 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.57x = 167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.98/12.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.37

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