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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.71, 18.94 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.71, 18.94 and 12.64 is: 18.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.71 : 18.94 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.71/18.94 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.71x = 18.94 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.71x = 239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.32/12.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.83

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