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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.66, 18.96 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.66, 18.96 and 12.34 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.66 : 18.96 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.66/18.96 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.66x = 18.96 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.66x = 233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.97/12.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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