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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.30, 27.42 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.30, 27.42 and 12.96 is: 19.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.30 : 27.42 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.30/27.42 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.30x = 27.42 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.30x = 355.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.36/18.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.42

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