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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.64, 19.03 and 11.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.64, 19.03 and 11.38 is: 17.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.64 : 19.03 = 11.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.64/19.03 = 11.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.64x = 19.03 × 11.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.64x = 216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.56/12.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.13

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