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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.64, 27.93 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.64, 27.93 and 12.63 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.64 : 27.93 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.64/27.93 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.64x = 27.93 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.64x = 352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.76/18.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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