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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 25.78 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 25.78 and 12.46 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 25.78 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/25.78 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 25.78 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.22/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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