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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.75, 19.06 and 9.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.75, 19.06 and 9.33 is: 13.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.75 : 19.06 = 9.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.75/19.06 = 9.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.75x = 19.06 × 9.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.75x = 177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.83/12.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.95

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