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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 25.88 and 12.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 25.88 and 12.28 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 25.88 = 12.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/25.88 = 12.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 25.88 × 12.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.81/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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