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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.19, 18.31 and 8.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.19, 18.31 and 8.83 is: 13.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.19 : 18.31 = 8.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.19/18.31 = 8.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.19x = 18.31 × 8.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.19x = 161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.73/12.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.26

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