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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.59, 18.99 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.59, 18.99 and 12.59 is: 18.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.59 : 18.99 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.59/18.99 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.59x = 18.99 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.59x = 238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.99/12.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.99

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