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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.81, 19.30 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.81, 19.30 and 12.07 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.81 : 19.30 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.81/19.30 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.81x = 19.30 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.81x = 232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.98/12.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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