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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.63, 19.04 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.63, 19.04 and 12.63 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.63 : 19.04 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.63/19.04 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.63x = 19.04 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.63x = 240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.58/12.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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