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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 25.21 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 25.21 and 12.82 is: 17.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 25.21 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/25.21 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 25.21 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.10/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.67

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