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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 19.25 and 6.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 19.25 and 6.81 is: 10.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 19.25 = 6.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/19.25 = 6.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 19.25 × 6.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.09/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.22

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