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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.81, 19.23 and 5.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.81, 19.23 and 5.59 is: 8.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.81 : 19.23 = 5.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.81/19.23 = 5.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.81x = 19.23 × 5.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.81x = 107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.50/12.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.39

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