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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 26.07 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 26.07 and 12 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 26.07 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/26.07 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 26.07 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.84/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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