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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.49, 25.51 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.49, 25.51 and 12.26 is: 16.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.49 : 25.51 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.49/25.51 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.49x = 25.51 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.49x = 312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.75/18.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.91

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