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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.59, 18.88 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.59, 18.88 and 4.02 is: 6.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.59 : 18.88 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.59/18.88 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.59x = 18.88 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.59x = 75.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.95/12.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.03

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