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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.68, 25.78 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.68, 25.78 and 12.12 is: 16.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.68 : 25.78 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.68/25.78 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.68x = 25.78 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.68x = 312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.45/18.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.73

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