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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.70, 18.97 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.70, 18.97 and 10.68 is: 15.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.70 : 18.97 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.70/18.97 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.70x = 18.97 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.70x = 202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.60/12.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.95

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