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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.51, 27.77 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.51, 27.77 and 12.81 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.51 : 27.77 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.51/27.77 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.51x = 27.77 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.51x = 355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.70/18.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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