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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.68, 18.94 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.68, 18.94 and 9.81 is: 14.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.68 : 18.94 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.68/18.94 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.68x = 18.94 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.68x = 185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.71/12.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.65

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