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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.82, 19.15 and 11.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.82, 19.15 and 11.38 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.82 : 19.15 = 11.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.82/19.15 = 11.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.82x = 19.15 × 11.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.82x = 217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.94/12.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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