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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.82, 19.20 and 8.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.82, 19.20 and 8.75 is: 13.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.82 : 19.20 = 8.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.82/19.20 = 8.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.82x = 19.20 × 8.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.82x = 168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.02/12.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.11

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