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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.59, 18.87 and 6.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.59, 18.87 and 6.17 is: 9.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.59 : 18.87 = 6.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.59/18.87 = 6.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.59x = 18.87 × 6.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.59x = 116.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.33/12.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.24

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