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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.62, 18.80 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.62, 18.80 and 12.13 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.62 : 18.80 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.62/18.80 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.62x = 18.80 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.62x = 228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.10/12.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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