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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.83, 25.97 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.83, 25.97 and 12.70 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.83 : 25.97 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.83/25.97 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.83x = 25.97 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.83x = 329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.69/18.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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