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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.60, 25.68 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.60, 25.68 and 12.15 is: 16.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.60 : 25.68 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.60/25.68 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.60x = 25.68 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.60x = 312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.01/18.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.77

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