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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.65, 18.82 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.65, 18.82 and 12.58 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.65 : 18.82 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.65/18.82 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.65x = 18.82 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.65x = 236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.76/12.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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