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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.59, 18.88 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.59, 18.88 and 7.28 is: 10.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.59 : 18.88 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.59/18.88 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.59x = 18.88 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.59x = 137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.32/12.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.91

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