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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.60, 18.90 and 5.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.60, 18.90 and 5.84 is: 8.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.60 : 18.90 = 5.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.60/18.90 = 5.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.60x = 18.90 × 5.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.60x = 110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.26/12.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.75

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