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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.74, 18.98 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.74, 18.98 and 12.23 is: 18.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.74 : 18.98 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.74/18.98 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.74x = 18.98 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.74x = 231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.97/12.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.22

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