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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.56, 18.63 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.56, 18.63 and 12.51 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.56 : 18.63 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.56/18.63 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.56x = 18.63 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.56x = 233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.06/12.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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