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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.95 and 12.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.95 and 12.25 is: 16.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.95 = 12.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.95 = 12.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.95 × 12.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.97/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.91

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