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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.57, 27.77 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.57, 27.77 and 12.52 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.57 : 27.77 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.57/27.77 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.57x = 27.77 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.57x = 347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.54/18.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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