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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 19.10 and 12.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 19.10 and 12.39 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 19.10 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/19.10 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 19.10 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.61/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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