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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.82, 19.21 and 7.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.82, 19.21 and 7.11 is: 10.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.82 : 19.21 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.82/19.21 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.82x = 19.21 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.82x = 136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.58/12.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.65

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