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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 19.26 and 7.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 19.26 and 7.41 is: 11.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 19.26 = 7.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/19.26 = 7.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 19.26 × 7.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.72/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.12

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