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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.59, 18.98 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.59, 18.98 and 10.59 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.59 : 18.98 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.59/18.98 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.59x = 18.98 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.59x = 200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.95/12.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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