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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.79, 19.17 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.79, 19.17 and 7.69 is: 11.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.79 : 19.17 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.79/19.17 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.79x = 19.17 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.79x = 147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.42/12.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.53

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