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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.54, 27.72 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.54, 27.72 and 12.51 is: 18.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.54 : 27.72 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.54/27.72 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.54x = 27.72 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.54x = 346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.78/18.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.70

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