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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.68, 18.90 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.68, 18.90 and 12.56 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.68 : 18.90 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.68/18.90 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.68x = 18.90 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.68x = 237.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.29/12.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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