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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.63, 18.86 and 9.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.63, 18.86 and 9.93 is: 14.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.63 : 18.86 = 9.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.63/18.86 = 9.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.63x = 18.86 × 9.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.63x = 187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.23/12.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.82

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