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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.61, 25.66 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.61, 25.66 and 12.48 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.61 : 25.66 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.61/25.66 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.61x = 25.66 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.61x = 320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.16/18.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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