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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 19.10 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 19.10 and 11.07 is: 16.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 19.10 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/19.10 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 19.10 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.46/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.49

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