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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.52, 18.80 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.52, 18.80 and 8.52 is: 12.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.52 : 18.80 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.52/18.80 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.52x = 18.80 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.52x = 160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.18/12.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.79

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