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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 27.90 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 27.90 and 12.59 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 27.90 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/27.90 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 27.90 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.26/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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