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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.66, 19 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.66, 19 and 12.54 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.66 : 19 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.66/19 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.66x = 19 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.66x = 238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.26/12.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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