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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 24.95 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 24.95 and 12.62 is: 17.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 24.95 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/24.95 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 24.95 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.87/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.42

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