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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.78, 19.15 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.78, 19.15 and 12.47 is: 18.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.78 : 19.15 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.78/19.15 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.78x = 19.15 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.78x = 238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.67/12.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.68

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