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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 25.95 and 12.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 25.95 and 12.69 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 25.95 = 12.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/25.95 = 12.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 25.95 × 12.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.31/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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