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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 19.07 and 12.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 19.07 and 12.69 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 19.07 = 12.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/19.07 = 12.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 19.07 × 12.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.93/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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