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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.64, 18.97 and 3.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.64, 18.97 and 3.63 is: 5.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.64 : 18.97 = 3.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.64/18.97 = 3.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.64x = 18.97 × 3.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.64x = 68.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.75/12.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.44

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