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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.82, 19.14 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.82, 19.14 and 12.55 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.82 : 19.14 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.82/19.14 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.82x = 19.14 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.82x = 240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.05/12.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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