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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.80, 19.21 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.80, 19.21 and 8.29 is: 12.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.80 : 19.21 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.80/19.21 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.80x = 19.21 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.80x = 159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.30/12.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.45

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