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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.78, 17.60 and 10.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.78, 17.60 and 10.19 is: 14.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.78 : 17.60 = 10.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.78/17.60 = 10.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.78x = 17.60 × 10.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.78x = 179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.21/12.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.02

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