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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.50, 18.75 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.50, 18.75 and 11.92 is: 17.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.50 : 18.75 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.50/18.75 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.50x = 18.75 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.50x = 223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.50/12.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.88

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