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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.75, 25.89 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.75, 25.89 and 12.27 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.75 : 25.89 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.75/25.89 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.75x = 25.89 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.75x = 317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.67/18.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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