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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.57, 18.95 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.57, 18.95 and 11.96 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.57 : 18.95 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.57/18.95 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.57x = 18.95 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.57x = 226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.56/12.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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