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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 27.13 and 12.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 27.13 and 12.68 is: 19.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 27.13 = 12.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/27.13 = 12.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 27.13 × 12.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.95/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.02

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