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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.75, 19.08 and 9.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.75, 19.08 and 9.36 is: 14.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.75 : 19.08 = 9.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.75/19.08 = 9.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.75x = 19.08 × 9.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.75x = 178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.59/12.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.01

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