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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.51, 18.77 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.51, 18.77 and 10.08 is: 15.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.51 : 18.77 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.51/18.77 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.51x = 18.77 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.51x = 189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.15/12.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.12

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