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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.67, 28.00 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.67, 28.00 and 12.58 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.67 : 28.00 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.67/28.00 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.67x = 28.00 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.67x = 352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.11/18.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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