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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.57, 18.87 and 7.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.57, 18.87 and 7.75 is: 11.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.57 : 18.87 = 7.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.57/18.87 = 7.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.57x = 18.87 × 7.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.57x = 146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.29/12.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.64

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