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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.70, 19 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.70, 19 and 9.48 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.70 : 19 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.70/19 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.70x = 19 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.70x = 180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.12/12.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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