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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.85, 19.18 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.85, 19.18 and 12.37 is: 18.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.85 : 19.18 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.85/19.18 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.85x = 19.18 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.85x = 237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.11/12.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.46

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