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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.69, 19.04 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.69, 19.04 and 6.96 is: 10.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.69 : 19.04 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.69/19.04 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.69x = 19.04 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.69x = 132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.55/12.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.45

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