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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.80, 19.19 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.80, 19.19 and 10.67 is: 15.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.80 : 19.19 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.80/19.19 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.80x = 19.19 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.80x = 204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.66/12.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.99

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