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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.72, 19.09 and 10.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.72, 19.09 and 10.19 is: 15.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.72 : 19.09 = 10.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.72/19.09 = 10.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.72x = 19.09 × 10.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.72x = 194.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.53/12.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.29

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