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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.75, 19.09 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.75, 19.09 and 8.22 is: 12.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.75 : 19.09 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.75/19.09 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.75x = 19.09 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.75x = 156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.92/12.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.31

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