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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.80, 19.21 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.80, 19.21 and 6.71 is: 10.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.80 : 19.21 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.80/19.21 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.80x = 19.21 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.80x = 128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.87/12.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.07

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