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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.82, 19.26 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.82, 19.26 and 12.38 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.82 : 19.26 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.82/19.26 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.82x = 19.26 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.82x = 238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.44/12.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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