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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.57, 18.81 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.57, 18.81 and 10.29 is: 15.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.57 : 18.81 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.57/18.81 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.57x = 18.81 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.57x = 193.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.55/12.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.40

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