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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.30, 25.26 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.30, 25.26 and 12.86 is: 17.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.30 : 25.26 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.30/25.26 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.30x = 25.26 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.30x = 324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.84/18.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.75

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