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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.78, 19.26 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.78, 19.26 and 12.33 is: 18.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.78 : 19.26 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.78/19.26 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.78x = 19.26 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.78x = 237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.48/12.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.58

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