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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.70, 19.06 and 3.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.70, 19.06 and 3.56 is: 5.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.70 : 19.06 = 3.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.70/19.06 = 3.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.70x = 19.06 × 3.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.70x = 67.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.90/12.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.35

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