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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.20, 18.28 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.20, 18.28 and 6.19 is: 9.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.20 : 18.28 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.20/18.28 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.20x = 18.28 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.20x = 113.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.15/12.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.27

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