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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.76, 19.15 and 10.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.76, 19.15 and 10.76 is: 16.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.76 : 19.15 = 10.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.76/19.15 = 10.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.76x = 19.15 × 10.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.76x = 205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.93/12.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.14

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