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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.73, 19.07 and 5.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.73, 19.07 and 5.96 is: 8.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.73 : 19.07 = 5.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.73/19.07 = 5.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.73x = 19.07 × 5.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.73x = 113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.56/12.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.92

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