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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.68, 19.02 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.68, 19.02 and 6.65 is: 9.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.68 : 19.02 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.68/19.02 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.68x = 19.02 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.68x = 126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.48/12.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.98

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