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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.40, 18.69 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.40, 18.69 and 12.13 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.40 : 18.69 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.40/18.69 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.40x = 18.69 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.40x = 226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.71/12.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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