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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.56, 18.68 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.56, 18.68 and 12.47 is: 18.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.56 : 18.68 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.56/18.68 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.56x = 18.68 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.56x = 232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.78/12.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.54

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