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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.54, 18.80 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.54, 18.80 and 7.18 is: 10.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.54 : 18.80 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.54/18.80 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.54x = 18.80 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.54x = 134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.98/12.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.76

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