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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.63, 18.87 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.63, 18.87 and 12.43 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.63 : 18.87 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.63/18.87 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.63x = 18.87 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.63x = 234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.44/12.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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