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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.73, 19 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.73, 19 and 11.01 is: 16.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.73 : 19 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.73/19 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.73x = 19 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.73x = 209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.19/12.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.43

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