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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.75, 19.26 and 12.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.75, 19.26 and 12.69 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.75 : 19.26 = 12.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.75/19.26 = 12.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.75x = 19.26 × 12.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.75x = 244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.41/12.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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