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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.78, 19.12 and 8.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.78, 19.12 and 8.48 is: 12.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.78 : 19.12 = 8.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.78/19.12 = 8.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.78x = 19.12 × 8.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.78x = 162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.14/12.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.69

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