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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.63, 18.81 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.63, 18.81 and 12.57 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.63 : 18.81 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.63/18.81 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.63x = 18.81 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.63x = 236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.44/12.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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