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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.87, 28.34 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.87, 28.34 and 12.50 is: 18.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.87 : 28.34 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.87/28.34 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.87x = 28.34 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.87x = 354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.05/18.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.76

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