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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.57, 18.88 and 6.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.57, 18.88 and 6.57 is: 9.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.57 : 18.88 = 6.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.57/18.88 = 6.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.57x = 18.88 × 6.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.57x = 124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.04/12.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.87

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