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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.60, 25.64 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.60, 25.64 and 12.12 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.60 : 25.64 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.60/25.64 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.60x = 25.64 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.60x = 310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.76/18.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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