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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.63, 25.71 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.63, 25.71 and 12.16 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.63 : 25.71 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.63/25.71 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.63x = 25.71 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.63x = 312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.63/18.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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