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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 19.25 and 4.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 19.25 and 4.27 is: 6.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 19.25 = 4.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/19.25 = 4.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 19.25 × 4.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 82.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.21/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.41

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