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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.62, 18.94 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.62, 18.94 and 7.88 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.62 : 18.94 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.62/18.94 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.62x = 18.94 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.62x = 149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.25/12.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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