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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.68, 19.01 and 10.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.68, 19.01 and 10.54 is: 15.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.68 : 19.01 = 10.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.68/19.01 = 10.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.68x = 19.01 × 10.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.68x = 200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.27/12.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.79

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