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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.70, 19.02 and 7.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.70, 19.02 and 7.87 is: 11.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.70 : 19.02 = 7.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.70/19.02 = 7.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.70x = 19.02 × 7.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.70x = 149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.66/12.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.79

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