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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.63, 18.98 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.63, 18.98 and 9.29 is: 13.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.63 : 18.98 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.63/18.98 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.63x = 18.98 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.63x = 176.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.28/12.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.96

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