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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 25.97 and 12.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 25.97 and 12.68 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 25.97 = 12.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/25.97 = 12.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 25.97 × 12.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.11/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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