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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.80, 19.08 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.80, 19.08 and 12.20 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.80 : 19.08 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.80/19.08 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.80x = 19.08 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.80x = 232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.78/12.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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