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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 28.14 and 12.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 28.14 and 12.79 is: 19.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 28.14 = 12.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/28.14 = 12.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 28.14 × 12.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.91/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.15

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