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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.94, 26.12 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.94, 26.12 and 12.46 is: 17.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.94 : 26.12 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.94/26.12 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.94x = 26.12 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.94x = 325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.46/18.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.18

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