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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.76, 19.27 and 12.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.76, 19.27 and 12.76 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.76 : 19.27 = 12.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.76/19.27 = 12.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.76x = 19.27 × 12.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.76x = 245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.89/12.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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