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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.76, 19.13 and 5.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.76, 19.13 and 5.15 is: 7.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.76 : 19.13 = 5.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.76/19.13 = 5.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.76x = 19.13 × 5.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.76x = 98.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.57/12.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.72

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