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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.71, 25.80 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.71, 25.80 and 12.15 is: 16.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.71 : 25.80 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.71/25.80 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.71x = 25.80 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.71x = 313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.47/18.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.76

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