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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 19.24 and 3.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 19.24 and 3.81 is: 5.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 19.24 = 3.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/19.24 = 3.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 19.24 × 3.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 73.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.31/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.72

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