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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.66, 18.87 and 12.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.66, 18.87 and 12.29 is: 18.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.66 : 18.87 = 12.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.66/18.87 = 12.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.66x = 18.87 × 12.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.66x = 231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.77/12.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.31

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