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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.71, 19.17 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.71, 19.17 and 12.57 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.71 : 19.17 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.71/19.17 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.71x = 19.17 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.71x = 240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.97/12.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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