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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.67, 27.96 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.67, 27.96 and 12.66 is: 18.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.67 : 27.96 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.67/27.96 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.67x = 27.96 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.67x = 353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.97/18.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.96

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