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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.68, 19.01 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.68, 19.01 and 6.66 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.68 : 19.01 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.68/19.01 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.68x = 19.01 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.68x = 126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.57/12.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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