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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.71, 19.05 and 5.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.71, 19.05 and 5.93 is: 8.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.71 : 19.05 = 5.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.71/19.05 = 5.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.71x = 19.05 × 5.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.71x = 113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.02/12.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.89

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