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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 25.70 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 25.70 and 12.88 is: 17.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 25.70 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/25.70 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 25.70 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.02/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.78

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