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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.69, 19.05 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.69, 19.05 and 10.80 is: 16.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.69 : 19.05 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.69/19.05 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.69x = 19.05 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.69x = 205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.59/12.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.21

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