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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.31, 25.28 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.31, 25.28 and 12.88 is: 17.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.31 : 25.28 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.31/25.28 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.31x = 25.28 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.31x = 325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.61/18.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.78

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