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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.86, 19.18 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.86, 19.18 and 12.48 is: 18.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.86 : 19.18 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.86/19.18 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.86x = 19.18 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.86x = 239.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.31/12.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.61

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