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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.72, 18.82 and 12.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.72, 18.82 and 12.67 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.72 : 18.82 = 12.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.72/18.82 = 12.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.72x = 18.82 × 12.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.72x = 238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.45/12.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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