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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.50, 18.62 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.50, 18.62 and 12.20 is: 18.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.50 : 18.62 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.50/18.62 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.50x = 18.62 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.50x = 227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.25/12.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.18

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