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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.78, 19.16 and 8.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.78, 19.16 and 8.49 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.78 : 19.16 = 8.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.78/19.16 = 8.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.78x = 19.16 × 8.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.78x = 162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.73/12.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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