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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 19.24 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 19.24 and 12.08 is: 18.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 19.24 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/19.24 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 19.24 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.44/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.12

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