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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.64, 19 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.64, 19 and 9.64 is: 14.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.64 : 19 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.64/19 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.64x = 19 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.64x = 183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.16/12.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.49

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