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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.58, 18.92 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.58, 18.92 and 12.45 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.58 : 18.92 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.58/18.92 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.58x = 18.92 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.58x = 235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.61/12.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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