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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.75, 18.99 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.75, 18.99 and 12.62 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.75 : 18.99 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.75/18.99 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.75x = 18.99 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.75x = 239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.50/12.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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