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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.52, 18.78 and 3.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.52, 18.78 and 3.51 is: 5.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.52 : 18.78 = 3.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.52/18.78 = 3.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.52x = 18.78 × 3.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.52x = 65.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.85/12.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.26

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