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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.19, 18.28 and 8.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.19, 18.28 and 8.63 is: 12.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.19 : 18.28 = 8.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.19/18.28 = 8.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.19x = 18.28 × 8.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.19x = 157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.76/12.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.94

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