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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 28.26 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 28.26 and 12.45 is: 18.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 28.26 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/28.26 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 28.26 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.84/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.65

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