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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.59, 18.85 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.59, 18.85 and 9.57 is: 14.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.59 : 18.85 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.59/18.85 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.59x = 18.85 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.59x = 180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.39/12.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.33

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