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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.69, 19.13 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.69, 19.13 and 11.82 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.69 : 19.13 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.69/19.13 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.69x = 19.13 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.69x = 226.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.15/12.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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