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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.74, 28.09 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.74, 28.09 and 12.72 is: 19.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.74 : 28.09 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.74/28.09 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.74x = 28.09 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.74x = 357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.30/18.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.07

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