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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.65, 18.98 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.65, 18.98 and 9.48 is: 14.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.65 : 18.98 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.65/18.98 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.65x = 18.98 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.65x = 179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.88/12.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.22

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