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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.82, 19.20 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.82, 19.20 and 10.55 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.82 : 19.20 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.82/19.20 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.82x = 19.20 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.82x = 202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.56/12.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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