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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.71, 19.06 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.71, 19.06 and 8.90 is: 13.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.71 : 19.06 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.71/19.06 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.71x = 19.06 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.71x = 169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.59/12.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.34

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