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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.63, 28.05 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.63, 28.05 and 12.66 is: 19.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.63 : 28.05 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.63/28.05 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.63x = 28.05 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.63x = 354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.96/18.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.05

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